Dr. Timotei Rusu
Pastor • Theologian • Professor • Traveler
Who Is Timotei Rusu
Timotei Rusu was born in 1968 in Turda, Romania. Married since 1993 to Corina Cristina, together they have four children: Beniamin, Ionatan, Naomi and Miriam.
For over 30 years, Timotei served as senior pastor at the Holy Trinity Christian Baptist Church in Deva — one of the largest Baptist communities in Romania. Now retired from pastoral ministry, he dedicates himself entirely to biblical travel and theological education.
His passion for the biblical text and for the places where sacred history unfolded led him to launch the Kairos Biblical Trips project — bringing believers from Romania into direct contact with the geography and history of the Bible.
Academic Background
A rigorous academic path, in the service of theology and education.
Doctor of Theology
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Baptist Theology. The doctoral committee included rectors from Orthodox, Catholic, Reformed and Baptist theology faculties.
Master of Theology
Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF), Leuven, Belgium.
Master of Arts
TCMI International Institute of Theological Studies, Austria.
Bachelor of Theology
Baptist Theological Seminary of Bucharest.
University Lecturer — BTI Bucharest
Baptist Theological Institute of Bucharest. Member of the BTI Senate, Faculty Council and Chair of the Ethics Commission.
Publications and Works
Books, academic papers and contributions to international conferences.
"Toward the Goal — 7 Principles for a Life of Significance"
The first personal development guide from a biblical perspective, published by Risoprint Publishing. A book that blends the wisdom of Scripture with practical principles for a meaningful life — prefaced by Prof. Otniel Bunaciu and recommended by theologians across Romania.
"A book for mind and heart" — Accent MediaOther Books
Academic Works
Ministry and Leadership
Three decades of pastoral ministry, theological education and Christian leadership.
Over 30 years as senior pastor at Holy Trinity Church, Deva — now dedicated to education and biblical travel
Candidate for Deputy General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Romania
Daily video series "With Timotei Rusu Through the Holy Scriptures" on Facebook
Speaker at events and conferences in Romania and internationally
Collaboration with First Baptist Church Temple, Texas (USA)
Author of courses: Discipleship, The Christian Family, Parenting Growth, Leadership
The Kairos Vision
It all started from a simple conviction: the biblical text takes on an entirely new dimension when you read it in the place where it happened. The first trip to Israel confirmed this intuition — and since then, for nearly 10 years, Timotei and Corina have been guiding groups of believers through the holy places of the Bible.
Kairos trips are not religious tourism. They are transformative experiences — moments when ordinary time (Chronos) gives way to revelation (Kairos). At every site, at every stone, Timotei opens the Bible and lets the text speak in its original context.
Every trip is apolitical, non-denominational and non-dogmatic — open to all who wish to understand Scripture more deeply.
"The time has come (kairos) and the Kingdom of God is near."
— Mark 1:15
A well-done biblical trip can change the way you read Scripture — forever.
Timotei Rusu
Travel with Dr. Timotei Rusu
Join one of the Kairos trips and discover the Bible on location — with exceptional theological guidance, in a warm and non-denominational atmosphere. Spots are limited.